Repent

Keeping abreast with the current news; an unpleasant odor oozes out of Africa carrying with it, its deadly virus “Ebola”; “a lethal virus transmitted by blood and body fluids that cause the linings of bodily organs and vessels to leak blood and fluids usually resulting in death”. The questions the experts are asking; where did it originate, what is the source? Some speculate hunters coming into contact with monkeys who have been exposed to bats that carry the virus.

Many varying questions need to be answered but why is no one asking the question, why?  It is that type of inquiring mind that will often lead to the truth! If we look back in history and go back to the time of the “judges” we see that God answered the cry of His people when they voiced “repentance”. “And when the LORD raised them up judges, then the LORD was with the judge, and delivered them out of the hand of their enemies all the days of the judge: for it repented the LORD because of their groanings by reason of them that oppressed them and vexed them. And it came to pass, when the judge was dead, that they returned, and corrupted themselves more than their fathers, in following other gods to serve them, and to bow down unto them; they ceased not from their own doings, nor from their stubborn way. (Judges 2:18-19)

With that now in mind and with the current distress upon our planet, earthquakes and the like! Could we class Ebola as a pestilence? “For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.” (Matthew 24:7) – You decide!   

Forget the bats or the monkeys, could this be God’s judgement unfolding? Could this be the beginning of sorrows? If you knew that a thief was about to break into your home at a specific time, would you not make provision and set up watchmen to warn against the intruder? That would be a given! So then why is so much money and energy spent on looking for bats and monkeys when we should rather be calling out to God and seeking out His forgiveness?

It is obvious what will unfold will come to pass, God has predestined it to happen. But it would be wise for those willing to understand that they need to prepare themselves, making ready for the future. Do not be troubled by the signs of the times, rather be thankful and make yourselves ready. God has graciously warned those who call upon His name of His wrath to come. We need to buy oil for our lamps and store it up for the dark times ahead. It is one thing to fall victim to the severe penalties of the law of the land but quite another when God chooses to pour out His judgement! It is imperative that we find ourselves on the right side of that wrath! Repent! “Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.” (Revelations 2:5) – It is now the time to make right what is wrong and to seek out God’s grace earnestly to help in time of need; Our Saviour is interceding for all that call upon Him, we must begin to seriously consider those secret sins, whatever they made been and look to find grace to overcome. We all need to do a refresher course in basic training; back to basics then, God help us all!

The time is at hand; “For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? And "If the righteous is scarcely saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?"” (1Peter 4:17-18)

Signing off

Tyrone